Effects of Fetus Engagement in Pelvic Inlet
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What does effacement refer to in the context of labor?

  • Widening of the cervix
  • Thinning of the cervix (correct)
  • Shortening of labor duration
  • Thickening of the cervix
  • How is the intensity of contractions described in the text?

  • Subjective information from the mother
  • Determines the baby's position
  • Measured in millimeters
  • Related to how strong the contraction is (correct)
  • What hormone stimulates uterine contractions during labor?

  • Testosterone
  • Oxytocin (correct)
  • Estrogen
  • Progesterone
  • How are Braxton Hicks contractions differentiated from true labor contractions?

    <p>True labor contractions are usually mild at the beginning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does effacement usually occur in relation to dilation during labor?

    <p>Effacement leads dilation in progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to monitor the frequency of contractions during labor?

    <p>By tracking how long each contraction lasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the first stage of labor, which phase is characterized by regular contractions every 5-10 minutes, cervical dilation of 2cm, and 50% effacement?

    <p>Latent Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the irregular, intermittent contractions that are not progressive in effacement or dilation of the cervix?

    <p>Braxton Hicks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rupture of membranes occurs before the onset of labor and poses an increased risk of infection?

    <p>PROM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological changes are characteristic of cervical ripening during the first stage of labor?

    <p>Cervix softens and stretches to allow fetus passage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the second stage of labor in terms of milestones?

    <p>From complete dilation to birth of newborn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom during true contractions that differentiates them from other types of contractions?

    <p>Discomfort in back radiating around to abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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